Kia has made the e-Niro range more
affordable in the United Kingdom with the introduction of a new base variant.
Available from £29,595 (equal to $36,755) with the Plug-in Car Grant (PiCG)
included, it’s offered strictly on the ‘2’ grade with the 39 kWh battery pack.
When fully charged, it offers a driving
range of up to 290 km and powers a 134 HP and 395 Nm electric motor. It needs 9.5 seconds to sprint from 0 to 60 mph
(0-96 km/h) and has a 155 km/h top speed. Standard features include 17-inch alloy
wheels, a matte black radiator grille, black side sills and wheel arch body
moldings, chrome-coated door handles, a 7-inch TFT color display cluster, power
driver’s seat, cloth and leather upholstery, glossy black trim, automatic
air-con, 8-inch infotainment system with smartphone integration and several
safety systems.
Offered with the 64 kWh lithium-ion
battery and a higher output electric motor that makes 201 HP and 395 Nm, the mid- and top-spec ‘3’ and ‘4+’ can hit 96 km/h in 7.5 seconds and top out at 167 km/h. These versions of
the e-Niro can travel for more than 454 km on a single charge and
add extra gear.
The ‘3’ comes with the 10.25-inch
touchscreen display with sat-nav, dedicated UVO smartphone app with remote
access to certain vehicle functions, black full leather upholstery, 8-way
power-adjustable driver’s seat, heated front seats and steering wheel, wireless
charging pad for compatible devices and aluminum door scuff plates from £ 33,850
(US$ 42,040), including the PiCG.
The top-of-the-line ‘4+’ starts at £ 36,145
(US$ 44,890) and adds the AC 11 kW three-phase charger, LED headlights, power
sunroof, memory function for the driver’s seat and side mirrors, heated and
ventilated front seats, ambient lighting, JBL sound system and intelligent
speed warning.
